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Insulin Resistance in Multiple System Atrophy

Studying insulin resistance in multiple system atrophy patients.

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30 years and older
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Phase N/A

Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a rare brain disease that gets worse over time. It causes problems because a protein called alpha-synuclein builds up in brain cells. Some treatments help with symptoms, but there's no cure yet. This study looks at "insulin resistance," which means the body doesn't use insulin well. In MSA patients, insulin resistance might be a problem in the brain. Researchers want to study this to see if it could help develop future treatments.

  • The study involves taking blood samples to check insulin levels.
  • Participants must be over 30 and can't have diabetes or other brain disorders.
  • This study doesn't involve taking new medications but focuses on understanding insulin resistance.

Participants will be compared to healthy people to see differences in insulin usage. If you're interested and meet the criteria, you could help future research on MSA treatments.

Study details
    Multiple System Atrophy

NCT04250493

University Hospital, Bordeaux

17 April 2026

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